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Overview
DAY 1 - ISTANBUL ARRIVAL | No meals included Welcome to Türkiye. Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, the group will be welcomed by our professional representative and transferred to the hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 2 - ISTANBUL CHRISTIAN HERITAGE TOUR | Breakfast & Lunch After breakfast, begin a guided tour focusing on Christian heritage connected to the Apostolic period and the spread of Christianity. Visit Santa Maria Draperis Church, St. Pierre & Paul Church in Galata and St. Anthony of Padua Church. Continue to Hagia Sophia, the historic Church of Holy Wisdom, followed by the Hippodrome and the Obelisk of Theodosius. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 3 - FLIGHT TO İZMİR & EPHESUS TOUR | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transfer to the airport for a morning domestic flight to İzmir. Drive to Ephesus, where Apostle Paul preached and lived for approximately three years. Explore the ancient city, including the marble streets, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Great Theatre. Visit the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch at a local restaurant, dinner at the hotel and overnight in Kuşadası. DAY 4 - PERGAMUM, THYATIRA & SMYRNA | Breakfast, Lunch & Farewell Dinner Drive to Pergamum, one of the Seven Churches of Asia, and visit the Acropolis, theatre, Asklepion, Altar of Zeus area, Temple of Trajan and the Red Basilica. Continue to Thyatira, modern-day Akhisar, another of the Seven Churches, and view the remaining basilica and Roman-period structures. Proceed to İzmir, ancient Smyrna, for a panoramic orientation and selected historical viewpoints. Lunch at a local restaurant, farewell dinner and overnight in İzmir. DAY 5 - RETURN TO ISTANBUL & DEPARTURE | Breakfast After breakfast, check out and transfer to İzmir Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul. Continue with the international departure arrangements. End of services
Your route
Highlights
- ✓Istanbul Christian Heritage Tour
- ✓Santa Maria Draperis Church
- ✓St. Pierre & Paul Church in Galata
- ✓St. Anthony of Padua Church
- ✓Hagia Sophia
- ✓Hippodrome & Obelisk of Theodosius
- ✓Ephesus – The City of St. Paul
- ✓Library of Celsus & Great Theatre
- ✓Basilica of St. John
- ✓House of the Virgin Mary
- ✓Temple of Artemis
- ✓Pergamon – One of the Seven Churches of Asia
- ✓Acropolis & Asklepion
- ✓Thyatira – One of the Seven Churches
- ✓Smyrna (Izmir)
- ✓Farewell Dinner in Izmir
Day-by-day itinerary
01Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and settle into your stay. Arrival arrangements follow your confirmed itinerary.
02Istanbul Christian heritage
Discover Santa Maria Draperis, St. Pierre & Paul in Galata and St. Anthony of Padua, then connect the story of Istanbul with Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome. Visits follow site opening and worship schedules.
03Fly to İzmir — Ephesus
Fly to İzmir and continue to Ephesus. Explore the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and Great Theatre, with the Basilica of St. John and House of the Virgin Mary in the day’s programme.
04Pergamum, Thyatira and Smyrna
Follow the route through Pergamum, Thyatira and Smyrna, connecting these ancient communities with the Seven Churches story.
05Return and departure
Return and depart according to the confirmed flight and transfer arrangements.
Included
- • Airport transfers in the programme
- • 2 nights in Istanbul, 1 night in Kuşadası and 1 night in İzmir
- • Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 1 hotel dinner and 1 farewell dinner
- • Guided visits listed in the itinerary
- • Economy domestic flights: Istanbul–İzmir–Istanbul
- • Entrance fees specified in the final itinerary
- • Air-conditioned, non-smoking transport
- • Professional English-speaking guide
- • Hotel and city taxes
Not included
- • International flights unless included in the final quotation
- • Travel and medical insurance
- • Entry visa and fees unless specifically quoted
- • Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, laundry and room service
- • Services not expressly included
- • Tips for guide and driver
Meals
No Meals; Breakfast & Lunch; Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner; Breakfast & Lunch & Farewell Dinner; Breakfast
Hotel category
[HOTEL CATEGORY TO CONFIRM]
Optional extras
Additional services can be requested and quoted separately.
Your questions, answered
Do I need a visa?
Entry requirements depend on your passport and route. Check with the relevant consulate before booking. We can assist with documents, but cannot guarantee visa approval.
When is the best time to travel?
Your ideal season depends on the route, weather and activities. Share your dates so our local team can advise on seasonal conditions and opening days.
How do payment and confirmation work?
We send a personal quote with the services, payment schedule and availability. A request is not a confirmed booking. Final prices are confirmed by our team.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation charges depend on the confirmed services and supplier deadlines. Review the Booking Conditions and Cancellation Policy before paying.
